Needless to say, we’re seeing more and more electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads these days. That is especially true for the US. Well, Google has decided to add some new features to Google Maps, that EV owners will love. That goes for both Android and iOS apps , and the web client. Google Search is also a part of the equation, though. More on that later.
One of the new Google Maps EV features are AI-powered summaries
These new features will help you find EV chargers on your journey so that you can plan ahead. Google says that, in the coming months, it’ll “start showing AI-powered summaries in Google Maps that describe a charger’s specific location based on helpful information from user reviews”.
Why is this important? Well, finding an EV charger is not always an easy job. It can be located in a specific part of a multilevel parking lot or something like that. This way, you’ll know exactly where to look for it.
Google says that this is possible thanks to millions of reviews that users leave on Google Maps on a daily basis. That way, Google will be able to summarize the information for you to consume.
The company will also help you find the right charger for your vehicle
Google will also help you find the right charger for your vehicle. Google says that if you’re low on charge while on the road, you’ll be able to see nearby chargers on the in-car map. It will contain information including real-time port availability and charging speed. It’s also coming in the coming months, globally.
On top of all that, Google will show you suggested charging stops, forecasted energy consumption, and more. Last year, Google Maps started showing the best charging locations for vehicles with Google built-in. Now that is expanding to multi-stop trips. You can plan a multi-stop trip, and you’ll be able to see the suggested chargers along the way. This is also coming to everyone in the coming months.
The company will also include an EV filter in Google Travel
Google will also include an EV filter on google.com/travel. That way, you’ll be able to find hotels that offer onsite EV charging, making your trips a lot less stressful, as you won’t need to hunt for chargers.
